Can I flash BIOS with 5.6?

Hi!
I've been running my KT3-Utra2 for a year with a XP1700+ an BIOS 5.5 and 5.6. Two weeks ago I upgraded to a XP2500+ Barton, before I installed that CPU I flashed the BIOS with 5.7. Well now I have alot of problems with the stability og my computer... So can I flash back to 5.6? Does 5.6 support 2500+ (Barton)?
I've sold my 1700+ so unfortunatly I can not use this if 5.6 doesn't support my CPU.
Hope someone can answer my question.
Regards
Anders

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Originally posted by Bas
Hi,
I would flash it first, then you are sure when you put the new CPU in it should work.
It might not start if you do it the other way arround.
Well, that was my question in the first place.
In order to flash it I have to put the CPU in, turn on teh computer and then flash it. If the CPU won't work on the mobo until I flash it, how can I flash it?
I hope I'm not missing something, here.

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